Mariano Rivera still not at Yankees camp

John Munson/The Star-LedgerYankees closer Mariano Rivera still has not arrived at spring training.

TAMPA, Fla. — Yankees pitchers and catchers have just taken the field for stretching. Mariano Rivera was not among them.

The Yankees closer still hasn't reported to camp. He had been expected yesterday but is apparently still dealing with a family issue — his children are ill. Wally Matthews at ESPNNewYork.com caught up with general manager Brian Cashman, who says he's still not sure when to expect the closer.